Add 16/25 and 49/84
16/25 + 49/84 is 367/300.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 84 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
16/25 = 16 × 84/25 × 84 = 1344/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
49/84 = 49 × 25/84 × 25 = 1225/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/2100 + 1225/2100 = 1344 + 1225/2100 = 2569/2100 - 2569/2100 simplified gives 367/300
- So, 16/25 + 49/84 = 367/300
In mixed form: 167/300
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 32/25+49/84 16/25+98/84 16/50+49/84 48/25+49/84 16/75+49/84 80/25+49/84